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Former Nigerian forward, Jonathan Akpoborie has blamed the representatives of Ademola Lookman in the player’s strained relationship with his club, Atalanta. Akpoborie, who featured on Brila FM’s breakfast show ‘No Holds Barred with Ifeanyi Udeze, responded to comments made by Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi, who publicly expressed the desire to welcome the Nigerian back into […]

It’s five wins for five in the league. Arne Slot’s men continue to prove themselves capable of scoring more than their opponents, even if they haven’t quite mastered how to stop the other team from scoring in the first place. But a win is a win, at the end of the day, and the Reds […]

Merseyside Derby days are traditionally days that are feisty grinds that make for dour – if compelling – gameplay. While today’s match did reflect some of that traditional grit and moments of discomfort, it was a relatively straight-forward victory for the Reds. And given there was no need for a last-gasp goal, perhaps it feels […]

The Liverpool Offside community is deeply saddened to report the sudden passing of 47-year-old Matt Beard, who was formerly the manager of Liverpool FC Women and was a giant in the women’s game. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends, as well as to all who worked with him over his long career […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have had plenty of trouble moving the ball in their 0-2 start to the season. Last season they finished ninth in EPA per play and so far they’re at 16th. The loss of Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy has truly stifled their offense so far. Rice is suspended for six games. […]

Saturday at the Baku City Circuit saw a new Formula 1 record, as six red flags flew during the qualifying hour in a frenetic session. When the dust settled, a surprising trio finished up front, as Max Verstappen took pole position ahead of Carlos Sainz Jr. and Liam Lawson. That performance has Sainz in striking […]

The WNBA announced that Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon has won the league’s Sixth Player of the Year award. Hillmon earned 44 of 72 media votes, with Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman coming in second place with 22 votes. Lynx forward Jessica Shepard (4 votes), Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga (1 vote), and Sami Whitcomb […]

Minnesota Lynx guard DiJonai Carrington has been ruled out of the Lynx’s first semi-finals game against the Phoenix Mercury, the team announced in Saturday’s injury report. Carrington appeared to hurt her foot in Wednesday’s decisive Game 2 against the Golden State Valkyries, and she checked out of the game with a few minutes to play. […]

The Reds have seen television rights shift three matches in November, and Arne Slot will be pleased that none of the shifts move Liverpool to an early kick-off. Liverpool’s home league meeting with Aston Villa has been changed to 8:00 PM GMT/3:00 PM EST on Saturday, November 1st, moving from the untelevised slot into the […]

LIVERPOOL VS. EVERTON | Saturday, September 20th |Premier League | Anfield12:30PM BST/7:30AM EST It is the 247th Merseyside Derby and both sides come into it in good nick. The Reds are top of the table, carrying a perfect record into the match, and the Blues are in dreamland (for them) all the way up in […]

LIVERPOOL 2 – 1 EVERTON Liverpool Gravenberch 11’, Ekitike 29’Everton: Gueye 58’ Pre-Match New boys Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak start on the bench as Liverpool prepare for yet another Merseyside Derby. Federico Chiesa is left out entirely, with Arne Slot preferring the youngster Rio Ngumoha. It’s Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo flanking an on fire Hugo […]

According to FIFA, football clubs spent a record $9.76 billion on signing new players this summer! Among the most notable deals were many transfers involving players from Africa. Visitors to the best sports betting site 1xBet witnessed several high-profile transfers. Victor Osimhen The Nigerian striker has officially moved from Napoli to Galatasaray for a Turkish […]